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Hi,
We will be moving into our new home in the next few months (depending on the builders) and we have no idea how to introduce our cat to her new surroundings?
I'm sure I've heard all sorts of ideas about what to do/ what not to do etc... In your experience what is the best thing to do..?
At the moment we live in Coronation St type surroundings and she only ever ventures out the back and into other people's gardern's, therefore we don't think that she is particularly streetwise - when it comes to cars etc... Although for all we know she could be getting up to all sorts.
The new house is surrounded by fields and does not directly back onto another house.. Also she does not use a litter tray, just waits by the window to be let out..
Thanks
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i think there a few more sites that will give plenty of advice, but every time i moved with my cat , when at last he ventured out, i always put dabs of butter on his paws every time he went out,he'd then lick it off and supposedly followed the scent, don't know if it's true or not but have done it all the time with mine & (fingers crossed ) haven't lost any of them! good luck.
If your cat does not use a litter tray, I suggest you try and start getting her used to using one now, as after you move it would be wise to keep her shut indoors for a few days. Trying to get her used to the new experience of a litter tray in a strange house will just add to her sense of alienation, so if there is one familiar thing around this will help. When she is waiting by the door to be let out, put her on the litter tray. Obviously she can still toilet outside as well but she needs to learn that the litter tray is an alternative.
After a few days in your new home, go outside with her for a few minutes and keep close by her. She may be totally unnerved at first by vast open fields but cats are pretty curious and in time she will build up her confidence. I bet it won't be long before she's out hunting in the fields and bringing you home little furry "presents"! Enjoy your new home.
One of my cats moved twice with me so far.
I always hear, that you should let them indoors for a while (around two weeks), but after two or three days, she's kicking up such a fuss, that I let her out.
It always worked fine so far.
They are not stupid, they just make you believe they are, if it suits them!
:o)